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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.25, 988.79 and 673.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.25, 988.79 and 673.05 is: 929.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.25 : 988.79 = 673.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.25/988.79 = 673.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.25x = 988.79 × 673.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.25x = 665,501.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,501.74/716.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.15

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